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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.04, 4,055.86 and 2,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.04, 4,055.86 and 2,540.34 is: 3,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.04 : 4,055.86 = 2,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.04/4,055.86 = 2,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.04x = 4,055.86 × 2,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.04x = 10,303,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303,251.59/2,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.73

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